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Walcie Downing

Missing · age 32 · Gallup, New Mexico

Last seen December 14, 1956

Walcie Rae Downing, a 32-year-old Native American woman, was last seen on December 14, 1956, in Gallup, New Mexico. At the time of her disappearance, she was driving a cream-colored 1952 or 1954 Ford, which has never been located. Walcie, who sometimes went…

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Jessica Marshik

Female, age 36 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Last seen Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

Jessica Jo Marshik, a 36-year-old woman, was last in contact with family and friends on December 14, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her disappearance was described as extremely out of character, as she was known to regularly check in with loved ones.…

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David Loasby

Male, age 62 · Makena, Hawaii

Last seen Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

David Loasby, a 62-year-old male, was last seen on December 14, 2021, in Makena on the island of Maui, Hawaii, during what began as a snorkeling outing near the south end of Chang’s Beach, close to the Makena Surf Resort. Public missing-person records…

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Ryan Aubol

Male, age 23 · Portland, Oregon

Last seen Dec 14, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the winter of 2016, a young man named Ryan Wesley Aubol, aged 23, vanished from Portland, Oregon. On the morning of December 14th, he drove his Toyota Corolla to the Skamania County Sheriff's Office in Stevenson, Washington, in a state of disorientation…

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Hamza Nayel Alsharief

Male, age 23 · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Last seen Dec 14, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the winter of 2011, a promising young man named Hamza Nayel Alsharief, a 23-year-old student from Saudi Arabia, was pursuing his dreams of a chemical engineering degree at the University of Saskatchewan. He was last seen in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on…

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Joseph Booth-Metwally

Male, age 17 · San Francisco, California

Last seen Dec 14, 2006 · 20 years ago

Joseph Hany Booth-Metwally, a 17-year-old high school student, was last seen on the morning of December 14, 2006, in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. At around 7:30 a.m., Joseph left his home, reportedly wearing a black shirt…

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Gregorio Mejia

Male, age 40 · Montura, Florida

Last seen Dec 14, 2001 · 25 years ago

Gregorio Mejia, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on December 14, 2001, in Montura, Florida. Unfortunately, very few details about the circumstances of his disappearance have emerged since that day. Despite efforts by law enforcement and his family, there has…

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Joaquina Aguilar

Female, age 13 · Gardena, California

Last seen Dec 14, 2001 · 25 years ago

Joaquina Aguilar, a 13-year-old girl, was last seen on December 14, 2001, in Gardena, California. At the time of her disappearance, Joaquina was 4'9" tall and weighed 114 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities believe she is being concealed by…

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Antoinette Burlison

Female, age 47 · Hamtramck, Michigan

Last seen Dec 14, 1991 · 35 years ago

On a cold winter day in Hamtramck, Michigan, 47-year-old Antoinette Renea Burlison was seen for the last time. It was December 14, 1991, when she left her boyfriend's home and seemingly vanished without a trace. Antoinette, a Caucasian woman with brown hair…

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Lorenzo Cole

Male, age 23 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 6, 2023, the sound of gunfire shattered the peace in the 800 block of 2nd Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama. A patrolling North Precinct officer was the first to hear the shots and immediately headed towards a…

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Lorenzo Woods

Male, age 23 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On a Tuesday afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama, the lives of two brothers were tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire. The incident unfolded on December 14, 2021, when 23-year-old Black male, Lorenzo Woods, was shot outside a Shell gas station on East Lake…

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Melanie Jenkins

Female, age 38 · North Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet neighborhood of North Las Vegas, a tragedy unfolded on December 14, 2021, forever altering the lives of those who knew Melanie Jenkins, a 38-year-old Black / African American woman. Concerns for her welfare prompted a call to the police, leading…

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Jacques Russ

Male, age 44 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 14, 2021, a man by the name of Jacques Russ was on his way to work in Washington, D.C. At 44 years of age, the male resident of Northeast D.C. was going about his morning routine when he was confronted in the unit block…

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Matthew Kelly

Male, age 34 · Muscotah, Kansas

Killed Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet landscape of rural Kansas, the life of Matthew Kelly, a 34-year-old White male, came to a violent and tragic end on December 14, 2021. The events leading to his death began to unfold just after midnight when deputies in Cowley County were…

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Justice Dunham

Male, age 17 · Newport-news, Virginia

Killed Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the cold evening of December 14, 2021, the life of 17-year-old Justice Michael Dunham of Newport News, Virginia, was tragically cut short. Just a week after his birthday, the Woodside High School junior and varsity football player was fatally wounded by a…

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Makiba Anyana Hall

Female, age 47 · Chesterfield, Virginia

Killed Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of December 14, 2021, a domestic tragedy in Chesterfield, Virginia, claimed the life of 47-year-old Makiba Anyana Hall. The incident, which unfolded in the 7400 block of Barkbridge Road, also left her son with non-life-threatening injuries.…

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Michael Wilson Sr

Male, age 49 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In a grim turn of events on a Tuesday night in Indianapolis, a family dispute escalated to a fatal conclusion, leaving a father dead and his son facing accusations of his murder. Michael Wilson Sr., a 49-year-old male, was shot and killed inside his own…

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Unidentified Remains (24)

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Unidentified Person

Unsure, est. age 44 · Pima County County, Arizona

Found Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

Cranium discovered in a remote desert area close to a previously discovered case - could be remains from a single individual

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Unidentified Male

Male · Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Found Dec 14, 2016 · 10 years ago

DECOMPOSED BODY, FOUND DEAD IN BATHROOM.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 35 · New York, New York

Found Dec 14, 2001 · 25 years ago

Unknown male found tied up in garbage bags in the 6th floor stairwell of above location by tenants.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 30 · Nogales, Arizona

Found Dec 14, 2001 · 25 years ago

USBP located skeletal remains in a remote desert canyon in 2001. Additional skeletal remains recovered nearby in 2008 have now been linked via DNA to decedent.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 55 · Saint John, Missouri

Found Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

Skeletal remains found in wooded area, fully suspended and hanging from tree

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Unidentified Male

Male · Tucson, Arizona

Found Dec 14, 2025 · 1 year ago

A quad-rider found skeletal remains in the Santa Cruz River wash.

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 60 · Vero Beach South, Florida

Found Dec 14, 2022 · 4 years ago

On 12/15/2022, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office notified the District 19 Medical Examiner’s Office that there was a discovery on what appeared to be human skeletal remains. This discovery happened on 12/14/2022. It was learned that they had discovered a…

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Unidentified Male

Male, est. age 65 · Kew Gardens, New York

Found Dec 14, 2020 · 6 years ago

Unknown male found in front of the Queens County Courthouse. There are no leads to his identity.

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Unclaimed Persons (65)

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Thaddeus Marshall

Male · Queens, New York

Found Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the midst of bustling Queens, New York, the quiet discovery of an unclaimed body has led to a case filled with questions. On December 14, 2021, the remains of Thaddeus Marshall were found, giving rise to an investigation that extends an appeal for any…

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Mavis Manderson

Female · New York, New York

Found Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 14, 2021, the unidentified body of a female, later identified as Mavis Manderson, was discovered in New York, New York. Despite efforts, her body remains unclaimed. This case has been cataloged under the Namus ID UCP89893, raising concerns about…

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Abuwi Waheed

Male · Manhattan, New York

Found Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 14, 2021, the body of Abuwi Waheed was discovered in Manhattan, New York. Despite efforts to identify and claim the remains, the case remains unresolved, and the individual is listed as unclaimed. The NamUs ID associated with this case is…

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Brian Forisso

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 14, 2021, the body of Brian Clark Forisso was discovered in New York, New York. The case was subsequently registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the Namus ID: UCP87869. Despite efforts to identify and contact…

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Hipolito Tamayo

Male · New York, New York

Found Dec 14, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 14, 2016, an unidentified male body was discovered in New York, New York, leading to an ongoing investigation to determine the identity of the individual, known as Hipolito Tamayo. Despite efforts to resolve the case, the individual remains…

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Shawn Gagnon

Male · Dallas, Texas

Found Dec 14, 2016 · 10 years ago

On December 14, 2016, the body of a man identified as Shawn Alexander Gagnon was discovered in Dallas, Texas. Following the discovery, he was officially pronounced deceased within the city. Despite efforts to gather information about his background…

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Alvin Morrison

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Found Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

On December 14, 2021, the body of Alvin Morrison was discovered in Washington, District of Columbia, after neighbors, concerned about his absence, performed a welfare check. Unfortunately, Morrison had not been seen for several weeks prior to the discovery…

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Carla Bluel

Female · Gig Harbor, Washington

Found Dec 14, 2021 · 5 years ago

In December of 2021, authorities in Gig Harbor, Washington, were faced with the case of an unclaimed female body, identified as Carla Bluel. The discovery occurred on December 14, 2021, and it has since been managed by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's…

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Serial Killer Victims (5)

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Alexander Johnson

Victim of Antonie Richard

age 70+ · Louisiana

Killed Dec 14, 1896 · 130 years ago

Antonie Richard: Louisiana Serial Killer and Highwayman Background Antonie Richard, whose first name was also recorded as Antoine, was born around 1844 in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Historical accounts identify him as a Creole man who operated under several…

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Elizabeth Williams

Victim of Robert Sylvester Alston

age 41 · Greensboro, North Carolina

Killed Dec 14, 1993 · 33 years ago

Elizabeth Williams, a 41-year-old African American woman, was tragically murdered on December 14, 1993, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Before her untimely death, Williams had been employed as a manager at the *News & Record* but faced personal challenges that…

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Curtis Lee Brown

Victim of Michael Terry

age 21 · Atlanta, Georgia

Killed Dec 14, 1985 · 41 years ago

On the evening of December 14, 1985, Curtis Lee Brown, a 21-year-old Black man, left his Atlanta, Georgia home to buy a pack of cigarettes. Hours later, his body was discovered in Dean Rusk Park. He had been shot multiple times in the head, and his pants were…

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Gary Pierre

Victim of Ronald Joseph Dominique

age 20 · Montz, Louisiana

Killed Dec 14, 1997 · 29 years ago

In the winter of 1997, the body of a young man, 20-year-old Gary Pierre, was discovered in a wooded area of Montz, Louisiana. The grim discovery on December 14 on Vickers Lane marked the beginning of a homicide investigation. It was apparent to investigators…

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Lottie Kight

Victim of Nathaniel Lipscomb

age 57 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Dec 14, 1958 · 68 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 14, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, 57-year-old Lottie Kight, a white practical nurse, stepped outside her home to sweep the sidewalk. A couple of hours later, her body was discovered in a narrow alleyway just two doors…

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Rachel Davino

Mass murder victim of Adam Lanza

Female, age 29 · Newtown, Connecticut

Killed Dec 14, 2012 · 14 years ago

On a cold December morning in 2012, Rachel Marie Davino, a 29-year-old female, went to work for the last time. It was Friday, December 14, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, a place that would soon become the scene of an unimaginable…

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Dawn Hochsprung

Mass murder victim of Adam Lanza

Female, age 47 · Newtown, Connecticut

Killed Dec 14, 2012 · 14 years ago

On a crisp December morning in 2012, the halls of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, filled with the usual sounds of children's laughter and teachers' gentle guidance. At the helm of this vibrant educational community was its principal…

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Nancy Lanza

Mass murder victim of Adam Lanza

Female, age 52 · Newtown, Connecticut

Killed Dec 14, 2012 · 14 years ago

Nancy Jean Champion Lanza, a 52-year-old Caucasian female, was killed on December 14, 2012. A former resident of Kingston, New Hampshire, she had been living in Newtown, Connecticut, since 1998. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Nancy was the daughter of Dorothy…

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Anne Marie Murphy

Mass murder victim of Adam Lanza

Female, age 52 · Newtown, Connecticut

Killed Dec 14, 2012 · 14 years ago

Anne Marie McGowan Murphy, a 52-year-old female, was a devoted special education teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Known for her kindness, quick wit, and dedication to her students, she was a beloved member of the school…

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Lauren Rousseau

Mass murder victim of Adam Lanza

Female, age 30 · Newtown, Connecticut

Killed Dec 14, 2012 · 14 years ago

Lauren Gabrielle Rousseau, a 30-year-old White/Caucasian female, had found her calling as a teacher. After years of working other jobs while substituting, she had recently landed a full-time substitute teaching position at Sandy Hook Elementary School in…

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Mary Sherlach

Mass murder victim of Adam Lanza

Female, age 56 · Newtown, Connecticut

Killed Dec 14, 2012 · 14 years ago

Mary Joy Greene Sherlach, a 56-year-old Caucasian female, had dedicated her life to helping children, a path that led her to the halls of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, where she served as the school psychologist. She was a beloved wife…

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Victoria Soto

Mass murder victim of Adam Lanza

Female, age 27 · Newtown, Connecticut

Killed Dec 14, 2012 · 14 years ago

On a crisp December morning, Victoria Soto, a vibrant 27-year-old female teacher of Puerto Rican and Irish-American heritage, drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, with Christmas music filling her car. It was December 14, 2012, a day…

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Charlotte Bacon

Mass murder victim of Adam Lanza

Female, age 6 · Newtown, Connecticut

Killed Dec 14, 2012 · 14 years ago

Six-year-old Charlotte Helen Bacon, a White/Caucasian female, was a bright and spirited girl with a memorable love for life. Known for her boundless energy and a smile that could light up a room, she had a particular fondness for the color pink. An…

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